Introducing the book of acts chapter 8 verse 26

Now an angel of the lord said to philip, go south to the roadthe desert roadthat goes down from jerusalem to gaza. Jesus had shown himself alive by many proofs for 40 days. This is the passage of scripture the eunuch was reading. Both the angel of the lord and the spirit speak to philip 8. Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. Here was a man who had just been to jerusalem, to worship the god of israel there. Acts 26 commentary acts chapter 26 commentary bible study. This remarkable speech deserves some preliminary remarks from us.

Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Besides linking the gospel narratives on the one hand and the apostolic letters on the. Paul went in to see him and, after prayer, placed his hands on him and healed him. It is written, thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of god may be purchased with money. Book of acts is the gospel, they walked in the light as jesus walked. At that time there was great persecution against the church their adversaries having tasted blood, were the more eager. And when simon saw that through laying on of the apostles hands the holy ghost was given, he offered them money, saying, give me also this power, that on whomsoever i lay hands, he may receive the holy ghost.

Introduction this week i spent a great deal of time working on the church. Verse click for chapter new international version now an angel of the lord said to philip, go south to the roadthe desert roadthat goes down from jerusalem to gaza. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. Acts 6, new international version niv the bible app. It is pauls fourth opportunity to preach before large, unbelieving audiences in or near jerusalem. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. Acts 8 is the eighth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. And yet he was not saved in jerusalem, but in the desert. But rather than send philip, who was there, god sent peter, who was not there chapter 10. Throughout acts, we have seen certain principals that have remained consistent. So paul motioned with his hand and began his defense. Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. In the previous chapter of acts, we are told that stephen was stoned. Acts of the apostles 8, new living translation nlt the.

A history of the early church gene taylor2an outline of the book i. He welcomed us to his home and showed us generous hospitality for three days. This is the third account of pauls conversion in acts. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. King agrippa, i consider myself fortunate to stand before you today as i make my defense against all the accusations of.

Acts 8 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 8 introduction our study of the book of acts has been informative and challenging. Acts 1 indepth verse by verse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 1 in plain english. Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for this bible study. In my former book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus began to do and to teach until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the holy spirit to. Acts chapter 9 kjv king james version amazing scripture with so much to learn. Acts 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. It is the bridge between the gospels and the epistles. Acts chapter 26 commentary northwest college of the bible. He was led like a sheep to the slaughter, and as a lamb before its shearer is silent.

This is the example that the apostles did wherever they went to preach. Undoubtedly, the book of acts is one of the most pivotal books in the entire new testament. Acts 3 peter heals a lame beggar one day bible gateway. Saul was consenting unto his deaththe word expresses hearty approval. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. Acts chapter 8 kjv king james version o proud man, know ye not that the son of god chose ye that ye may live. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. Each scripturebased lesson in seminary focuses on a scripture block rather than on a. Invite students to look as they study acts 8 for a gift from god that cannot be.

Acts 8, new international version niv the bible app. Acts 25 pauls trial before festus three bible gateway. Acts 25 new international version niv pauls trial before festus. But it is here, in our text, that i see paul as a very wise man in practical matters, a man who is a leader of men, and whose counsel is taken seriously because he knows what he. Explain that a eunuch was an official in the court of a king or queen see bible. The waiting in rome for two years, yet preaching and teaching 28. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of judea and samaria, except the apostles. In the beginning of the book of acts, jesus promised the apostles, you will. Acts 26 indepth verse by verse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 26 in plain english. Then agrippa said to paul, you have permission to speak for yourself. Acts 8 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. It portrays the beginning of the church from its roots at pentecost fifty days after the lords resurrection, to paul being held under house arrest. Saul, who later became the apostle paul, is recorded in acts 26. The way which is desert there were two ways from jerusalem to gaza, one desert, the other.

When the narrator reads verse 38, kindly ask the volunteers not to act out the. Acts 1 full chapter the promise of the holy spirit in my first book i told you, theophilus, about everything jesus began to do and teach until the day he was taken up to heaven after giving his chosen apostles further instructions through the holy spirit. Acts 26 niv bible then agrippa said to paul, you have. Intro to acts biblica the international bible society.

Later, the passage in isaiah is identified as chapter 53 acts 8. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. I have always looked upon the apostle paul as a godly man, a zealous servant of jesus christ, and a powerful preacher of the gospel. Acts 3 new international version niv peter heals a lame beggar. The book containing this chapter is anonymous, but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that luke composed this book as well as. It has challenged our theology and the depth of our relationship with christ and the holy spirit. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 26 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 26 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. But ye will receive power, the holy spirit having come upon you, and ye shall be my witnesses both in jerusalem and in all judaea and samaria and to the end of the earth. When you share the gospel, have the person read the bible verses himself.

Our story starts off where the gospel of luke left offjesus is back now that hes resurrected, jesus decides to hang out and chat with his disciples whom luke calls apostles for forty days. Acts 8 indepth verse by verse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 8 in plain english. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. It records the burial of stephen, the beginnings of christian persecution, and the spread of the gospel of jesus christ to the people of samaria and ethiopia. Acts chapter 9 is an historical account, written by luke. When luke records the passage from isaiah in verses 3233, it is. Introduction when i come to acts chapter 27, it is like a breath of fresh air to me. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. So he started out, and on his way he met an ethiopian eunuch, an important official in charge of all the treasury of the kandake. The apostles were doing the command that our lord gave them to preach and.